Greg McCary in serious accident

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Originally Posted by Greg McCary

I will try and post just before the surgery again thanks for all of the support.

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Yes, Greg, please do that as we will want to be with you in spirit. I'm going to mark my calendar so I remember to pray for you - March 26th. :thumbsup:

Liz

Greg-
I am amazed and proud of you and honored to have as a member of our community. Best of luck with your final surgery. You are an inspiration as a human being and as a photographer. May you come through all of this stronger than ever :)

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Originally Posted by Greg McCary

I have one and hopefully my last surgery coming up next month. I have scar tissue in my throat where that treach was located. I only have a very small opening to breath through. It only really bothers me when climbing steps, steep inclines ect. I will have surgery on March 26 and should be in Emory Hospital 4 to 5 days and then another week walking the lake taking pictures and then back to work.
The procedure is to go in and remove 3/4 of an inch of my throat. Ouch. With all I have been through I am sure this will be nothing. Thanks for all of the support, you will never know what it means to me to have such wonderful friends here at PR. God bless you all.......I love you.......
Maybe Liz can unsticky me real soon.

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Oh man, I had no idea there was still work to be done. I'm sure we'll all be pulling for you on the 26th. I know I will.

You've made it through so much that I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say I'm confident that you'll get through this, too. Here's a hoping the surgery is a complete success and that you'll be back stronger than ever.

John is right, Greg. You are an inspiration to our community here as a photographer and a human being.
We keep you in our thoughts and prayers and hope that everything comes through well to the final stages of treatment.
Your a fine example of a good man, Greg.
All the best to you.

Thanks PJ, Dray, Gary, I would be lying if I told you I wasn't scared. The Dr at Emory is about the only one in these parts that will do a surgery like this. I hope to have a couple of shots put back to post during my recovery.

Just opened this thread again and saw your latest post about a follow up surgery. Sorry that you are having to go through another invasive procedure. I know I for one will be pulling for you and keeping you in my daily thoughts and prayers. Your internet friendship and your inspiring images mean a lot to me, I look forward to the day you can put this whole terrible part of your life behind you for good.

Thanks OT. I will have a laptop after recovery at some point. But I will get my wife to post once I am out of surgery.

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Originally Posted by Greg McCary

I have one and hopefully my last surgery coming up next month. I have scar tissue in my throat where that treach was located. I only have a very small opening to breath through. It only really bothers me when climbing steps, steep inclines ect. I will have surgery on March 26 and should be in Emory Hospital 4 to 5 days and then another week walking the lake taking pictures and then back to work.
The procedure is to go in and remove 3/4 of an inch of my throat. Ouch. With all I have been through I am sure this will be nothing. Thanks for all of the support, you will never know what it means to me to have such wonderful friends here at PR. God bless you all.......I love you.......
Maybe Liz can unsticky me real soon.

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Greg,

I don't know if you will see this before you leave for the hospital for your surgery Friday. I just wanted you to know that you will be in my prayers all day tomorrow and Friday.. Tomorrow is a special day of celebration in the Catholic Church. We celebrate the "Annunciation" which is the day that the Angel appeared to Mary to announce that she will be the mother of Jesus. There will be special prayers and Masses, so I will have a special day and opportunity to pray for you all day tomorrow and Friday. And I will continue to pray for a quick recovery.

I know many others have said they will be thinking about you, and praying for you, too. God bless you, Brother! Please let us know as soon as you can - how you're doing.

Liz

Thanks Liz I will certainly get word out as soon as I can. I will be having surgery sometime Friday. My wife or I will post something as soon as we can. Thanks a million for the prayers.

Best of luck!

with all this support the doctor will be wondering why everything went so easy

Thanks Armado. The Dr is the best and Emory hospital is top notch. I am in good hands.

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Originally Posted by Greg McCary

Thanks Armado. The Dr is the best and Emory hospital is top notch. I am in good hands.

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I'll be thinking about you tomorrow, Greg. You've got more bridges to photograph and you need to be at your best to conquer them :)

You and Nora are in my prayers as well.

Good luck and the very best wishes for a smooth and successful procedure.

Prayers for you, the docs and nurses and all involved and Nora too.

Greg, I hope the best for you and I will be thinking of you and Nora on Friday. Let us know how well it went when you can, Jeff

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Originally Posted by Shebang

You and Nora are in my prayers as well.

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I forgot to mention that - thanks Shebang. Nora and Anna will be in my heart and prayers also.

Liz

Surgery went very well. I am tired and sore but fine. Thanks all.

I wish you a speedy recovery Greg! Make sure you take care! :)

Fantastic news!! Wishing you a quick recovery!

Was watching for this report.

Happy that all went well and, please, just take it easy for a while.

That's great to hear, Greg.
Had fingers crossed for you and now wish you a speedy recovery.

Greg, I am new to this site and have not had the pleasure to interact with you (and most other regular contributors here) a lot yet, but i truly hope you get better very soon and dont have to deal with hospitals for a long time. You never want to hear about something like this happening to anybody let alone to a member of the community who is as well respected and appreciated as you.
You will be in our prayers.
Iggy

Great news! Looking forward to seeing more of your pictures soon, Jeff

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Originally Posted by Greg McCary

Surgery went very well. I am tired and sore but fine. Thanks all.

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AWESOME! I'm so happy to hear that - as we all are..........looking forward to more pics from your new camera, Greg!

Liz

Glad to hear everything went well. now get better and back to shooting!

Get well quick. The spring sights are waiting for you to make photographs!

As you all know Greg's surgery was a complete success! We are very thankful and relieved. (Posting on PR was one of Greg's first requests post surgery but I didn't have his laptop w me at the time.) Yet again, Greg and I thank you for all your kind words and support. You are a remarkable group that touch others with your thougtfulness as much as you do with your inspiring photographs. Peace to all.

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Originally Posted by KyRain

As you all know Greg's surgery was a complete success! We are very thankful and relieved. (Posting on PR was one of Greg's first requests post surgery but I didn't have his laptop w me at the time.) Yet again, Greg and I thank you for all your kind words and support. You are a remarkable group that touch others with your thougtfulness as much as you do with your inspiring photographs. Peace to all.

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Hi Nora!

It's so good to see you around PR again! And with such good news too! We are all happy for Greg, and for you. I thought (and hoped) you would post something. Thank you and God bless you - and Peace to you too.

BTW, we're still looking forward to some photos from you one of these days. :thumbsup:

Liz

Good to hear from you again, Nora.
So glad the surgery went well, hope Greg's recovery is as good as last time.

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Originally Posted by Greg McCary

Surgery went very well. I am tired and sore but fine. Thanks all.

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Get well soon!

Looking forward to more photos from you!

Thanks again all. I am home today with orders to take it easy a couple of weeks. It sure is nice to be able to fully breath again.

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Originally Posted by Greg McCary

Thanks again all. I am home today with orders to take it easy a couple of weeks. It sure is nice to be able to fully breath again.

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Congratulations Greg! Another milestone. Wow! You have a lot of strength and courage to get through all of this - along with some wonderful physicians, nurses, therapists, and all your friends and supporters.

That's what it's all about. Spring has arrived!

Liz

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Originally Posted by KyRain

... Peace to all.

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Prayers answered! Thanks be to the God of Creation!!

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Originally Posted by Liz

Hi Nora!

It's so good to see you around PR again! And with such good news too! We are all happy for Greg, and for you. I thought (and hoped) you would post something. Thank you and God bless you - and Peace to you too.

BTW, we're still looking forward to some photos from you one of these days. :thumbsup:

Liz

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Thank you LIz, it was just over a year ago that you, Aaron, Paula, Frog, Paul, PJ, OT, Peter, Dray and soooo many others held my hand through the fears and trials of Greg's injuries. I will never forget it! Btw, Greg bought me an Olympus E-510 for Christmas so I plan to get a few lessons during his recovery period. I will be posting hopefully before long. I have much to learn!
God bless, NJ

This is great news. I'm really happy about your recovery, Greg. you're such an important member of this community and your photography is an inspiration to me (seriously). I hope you have a long future with your camera and with this community. I want to keep enjoying new work from you for many more years :)

Home is good, breathing is very good!

Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery. We are all looking forward to you returning in full force with many, many, more photographs to share, inspire, and entertain!

Thanks PJ, the feelings are mutual and thanks as well drg.

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Originally Posted by Photo-John

This is great news. I'm really happy about your recovery, Greg. you're such an important member of this community and your photography is an inspiration to me (seriously). I hope you have a long future with your camera and with this community. I want to keep enjoying new work from you for many more years :)

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Today is a day of celebration! We are officially unsticking this thread! The above post written by John after Greg's last surgery says it all!

All of us here at PR are so happy that Greg has come through this incredible challenging time after his accident and is back with us as our good friend, member of our wonderful photography community, and Moderator!

We love you Greg and are so grateful to have you back with us - moving right along - once again. :thumbsup:

Congratulations! :23:

Just being at home again can make a great difference to a speedy recovery. Take it easy and get yourself in shape to have a great picture taking summer.